Installation and configuration
In many industries, the primary role of the technician is to instal hardware and software. If you work in IT, your work can involve installing computer, networking and database system software and hardware. In factories, the technician can instal manufacturing equipment. As an HVAC technician, your job can entail installing air conditioners, thermostats and compressors. Technicians in electrical industries might instal cables, transformers, distribution boards and other power generation, transmission and distribution equipment. Besides installing equipment, technicians also configure them to ensure the infrastructure performs its functions properly.
Maintenance and repair
It's also the responsibility of the technician to maintain and repair the equipment they instal. This can involve preventive maintenance and servicing, replacement of faulty components or upgrading of hardware to improve performance and efficiency. They diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues to find out their causes, resolve the problems and prevent or limit future incidents.
Equipment operation
Technicians often operate equipment and infrastructure and ensure the installations perform their functions optimally. To do this, they may read manuals or even undergo specialised training. Technicians may also teach other people how to use the equipment. For example, when a company instals a new networking infrastructure and the users don't know how to use it to connect to the internet, a technician is usually the one who shows them how the equipment works. Equipment operation can also involve collaborating with colleagues, such as other technical staff.
>work day shift and night shift
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